Financial support for low income and vulnerable households across Liverpool faces being cut in less than two months time as a consultation on the plans is due to end.
In November, Liverpool Council published its proposals to put itself on a stable financial footing. As a result, £73m of savings have been identified that need to be made with the final proposals likely to be confirmed in two weeks when its cabinet meets next.
Among the options to help fill the financial blackhole are a potential hike in council tax, increasing fees and charges as well as a review of its libraries and fitness centres. A number of non-statutory services are also on the line, including a cut to the discretionary housing payment (DHP).
